*OFFICIAL* BMW Diagnostic Scanner PA Soft 1.4 Thread

Originally Posted by deeterry13

got my scanner today, got it working nicely on windows 7 64 bit, but can not figure out how to get into coding mode...cant find where i can change my door lock options or window options, etc... anybody??? ive tried everything ive found, even soldering pins 7 and 8 together, but my scanner had 10 pins...the one on the tutorial only had 8 pins...any help is greatly appreciated...

Thinking of buying this, have windows 7 64 bit, anything special needed to work with that OS?

I have windows 7 64bit running PA soft. theres a DIY somewhere in this big thread. Its on bimmerforums. Do a google search, you will see it.

Originally Posted by deeterry13

is there a setting in pasoft that will auto unlock the doors, like when placed in park or key turned off..?

so i havent been able to find anything that says this is possible through coding... was wondering if anybody has tried a relay between the door lock/unlock button in the center console and the shifter... so when you put car in park it will trigger relay to throw unlock???

Originally Posted by EDWAGON

Thinking of buying this, have windows 7 64 bit, anything special needed to work with that OS?

Hey, i searched everywhere and found this little driver, installed it and everything worked no problem...

http://www.ulozto.net/xssDoKA/bmw-sc...iver-64bit-rar

took a while but i read this thread...........ive seen it passed over a few times but not really sure still.
i ordered it from X360

on a E46 m3 is it at all possible to get live data using PA SOFT 1.4? if so what pins should be soldered together to get live data in pa soft!

Is it possible to do the vanos test?

Originally Posted by mrmaico

I don't believe so. I wish there was. That was the reason I had mine changed so they don't auto-lock.

I bought mine from xcar360,received it on 12/7 after 10 days. Installed CD version of software, not quite the latest..
How do you disable auto-lock? The options seem to be "terminal R" (when you go through reverse?) or various speeds, but not disable.

If I can't read live data what does that mean about my cable I can code lcm but not the cluster also

BMW Scanner V1.3.6 is a new version of BMW scanner intended to work with BMW 3, 5, 7 series and X3, X5 SUV cars.
BMW 1.36 diagnostic interface is used to read/clear error codes and read/write certain memories of devices in the diagnostic chain. It connects your computer by RS232 COM port, support all E38/E39/E46/E53/E83 upto 2004.

Workable Models

This interface works on all BMW E38/E39/E46/E53/E83 upto 2004

E38 - 7 Series
E39 - 5 Series
E46 - 3 Series
E53 - X5 Series
E83 - X3 series
Some of the systems accessible with this device

DME-Digital Motor Electronics E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
EGS-Electronics gearbox control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
EWS-Electronics car immobilisation system E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
ABS-antilock-braking system with ASC/DSC E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
EHC-electronic height control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
A/C-E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
FGB-Rear compartment blower E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
SRS-Supplemental restraint system E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
IKE-instrument cluster electronics E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
Mileage correction on E38/E39 with 93s56/66 chips AND mileage correction on E46 to sw15
LCM-Light check modules E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
GR2-Cruise control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
PDC-Park distance control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
AIC-Automatic interval control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
RAD-Radio E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
SZM-Switching centre, centre console E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
NAV-Navigation system E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
MID-Multi-info dispaly E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
ZKE-Central body electronics E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
SMB-Passenger seat memory E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
LSM-Seat/steering wheel memory E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
EDC-Electronic damper control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
LEW-Steering angle sensor E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
RDC-Tyre pressure check E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
MFL-Multi-function steering wheel E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
DSP-Digital sound processor E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
BMBT-On-board monitor, control panel E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
VID-Video Mdule E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
SES-Language input system E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
Tel-car telephone E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
HKM-Boot lid module E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
LRA-Automatic headlight vertical aim control E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
FID-Multi info display rear E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004
NAJ-Japanese navigation system E38/E39/E46/E53 up to 2004

Originally Posted by freereeder

I bought mine from xcar360,received it on 12/7 after 10 days. Installed CD version of software, not quite the latest..
How do you disable auto-lock? The options seem to be "terminal R" (when you go through reverse?) or various speeds, but not disable.

Not sure actually.....I had mine done a couple of years ago at an indy shop. I seem to remember that it can be done with this software though. Maybe someone else will be able to answer your question here.

Originally Posted by cyberlando

took a while but i read this thread...........ive seen it passed over a few times but not really sure still.
i ordered it from X360

on a E46 m3 is it at all possible to get live data using PA SOFT 1.4? if so what pins should be soldered together to get live data in pa soft!

Is it possible to do the vanos test?

Ideally, you have to solder no pins. That's a solution for the unlucky people who's scanners aren't working. You can usually tell within a few seconds of opening up the scanner if it needs a solder or not.

You can get live data from the DME module, just double click on it and you'll see a "Live Data" button on the left column. No VANOS test afaik, but it will tell you if its engaged, ready, etc.

I started to code some stuff on my 02 m3 the other day and it asked me to save a copy before I recode. I read the LCM, and thought I saved it, but it gave the warning again. Where do I need to save the copy to?

I hope someone can help me out, so I'm gonna pick everyone's brains for a second.

My car has the factory xenons with automatic vertical aim. It has a bad front sensor (more like broken pivot arm), so I disconnected it, aimed them how I like them ... it still does the sweep when I turn them on, but honestly how much can it know what the hell to adjust when all it's reading off is the rear. Anyway, I went to disable the feature, and as soon as I uncheck "automatic" or "vertical headlight control" in LCM recoding, the checkbox to the left where it says "xenons" gets unchecked. Is this a problem? I am scared to actually recode fearing I might wreak havoc on the LCM given the car actually has xenons and I am effectively turning the feature off ... can anyone shed some light on the situation?

Wow, after scanning 39 pages of this thread I forgot what I was looking for..

I got my top up/down with the key, played with some light settings, and lock settings. I thought I wanted the auto lock at a certain speed but I don't like having to double pull the handle to get out. Is there a setting to auto unlock with turning the key off or something?

Originally Posted by jmejiaa

JUst played with the car for a bit and got a couple of things done.

Will one of these options allow unlocking both doors with just a single press of the key fob?

Did you get this figured out? I was scanning the thread and didn't see a direct answer. I've got mine working and am getting ready to take some screen shots of how I've got it set. Let me know if you still need it.

Where do I find the light settings?

All I have is a bunch of crap about my alarm and locks.

Originally Posted by RyanHoelzer

Did you get this figured out? I was scanning the thread and didn't see a direct answer. I've got mine working and am getting ready to take some screen shots of how I've got it set. Let me know if you still need it.

Screenshots would be good.

I want to change it so my locks unlock when I turn off my car. And also so that all my door locks lock and unlock with one button press.

Originally Posted by RyanHoelzer

Did you get this figured out? I was scanning the thread and didn't see a direct answer. I've got mine working and am getting ready to take some screen shots of how I've got it set. Let me know if you still need it.

post up some screen shots, i'd love to see how to make all my doors unlock with one push

The light settings are under LCM-Light Check Module.

Locks, etc are under ZKE, which it sounds like you found.

Some cars have different screens, my 04 M3 Vert looks like this.




Daytime running light US turns on the round lights (not sure exactly what they're called) anytime the key is on. Daytime running light turn sign. turns on the corners when the key is on. I think I'm actually going to disable both of these when I put angel eyes on. I played with some of the other settings but most didn't seem to do anything.





I had to play with the lock settings but set up like this I have all locks locking and unlocking with 1 press, and auto locking at 28 km/h. The 1 touch locking is the settings that are "Entr. aid". The One-touch functions settings let me put the top up and down from the remote.

I may have some extra stuff checked that I don't need but through playing with different settings I've got what I wanted.

I haven't found a way to unlock when turning the car off yet. Not sure it's possible on these cars at this point.

I just got my PA Soft today! I hope I don't mess something up

i am always annoyed by having to press the unlock button to open the back doors and the boot, or pulling the lever twice to open the door. Is there any way to use pasoft to unlock the car when putting in park, or turning off the engine? Or can the auto-locking be disabled?

Great thread and kudos to OP and all other contributors.

I've just spent 2 days reading through 40 pages in this thread before even plugging in my scanner.... only to find a problem, the same as boongsin12 posted below.

Appreciate some help with 2 issues...
1. My scanner seems to read everything except for the DME and some other modules (which are essential!). My key is in position 1 and I have also tried position 2.

2. In order to access the EWS do I need to erase and unlock it? By doing this will it mean that I can successfully code to the EWS? I know this must seem elementary to you all - I would rather ask than make a mistake on this

Please see attached pics for more info.... thanks!

Originally Posted by boongsin12

I just got my scanner and tried to scan today. It was somewhat successful. However, I was not convinced that my scanner is working correctly.

First off, I didn't get ABS and few other modules connected in the scanner. ABS being the most notable module. Was ABS an option for 03 325xi?